Black soil

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When we consider soil quality, we usually focus on the texture of the solid particles. However, it is the spaces between these soil particles which most often determine the quality of the soil itself. So what makes soil porous? Click here for soil porosity information.

Outdoor composting tools reduce your impact on the planet and offer you up rich soil your garden will love.

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Good soil is key for a healthy garden and learning how to improve soil is important for every gardener. Let's dig into common soil problems and how to fix them.

Bugs in potting soil and their eggs are best controlled before using the soil. Sterilizing the soil in an oven is the best method for killing off the small pests. While you can use a microwave oven, the most effective heating method is using a conventional oven. Large amounts of potting soil can be placed in large, heat-resistant pans. When complete, the potting soil is free of insects, eggs and weed seeds.

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What is so special about loam soil, and how can you transform soil that falls short into this desirable material?